Avago Announces Miniature Broadband Low-Noise Amplifier MMIC
Avago Technologies recently announced the latest addition to its family of low-cost, easy to use, high performance Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) low noise amplifier MMIC products for use in a wide range of wireless mobile communications applications. Avago's new miniature MGA-21108, which measures 2.5 by 2.5 by 0.55mm in an 8-pin STSLP package, is a fully integrated GaAs LNA for use in the 1.5 to 8 GHz band. Operating at supply voltages ranging from 1.4 to 3.3V this LNA is ideal for use in low power or battery-operated applications and targets designers of mobile applications such GPS, WiFi, WiMAX, and UWB. Avago is a leading supplier of interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications.
The MGA-21108 offers a very low noise figure and high linearity performance which helps to significantly improve the sensitivity and dynamic range of the mobile receivers. Additionally, the fully matched LNA module will enable designers of wireless handsets and other hand-held communications devices to simplify their designs and help reduce their design time to market. Overall, this new LNA from Avago will allow designers to develop smaller or more compact wireless mobile communications devices.
Broadband performance of Avago's MGA-21108 is achieved with only one external input matching component, and the power supply chokes and coupling capacitors are integrated into the device. Additionally, the MGA-21108 includes a CMOS-compatible shutdown pin that can also be used as a variable gain bias pin.
Key Features
- Low cost, low-profile package: 2.5 by 2.5 by 0.55mm
- Broadband gain with 1.4V to 3.3V single-supply
- High gain: 18.7 to 10.7 dB at 1.5 to 8 GHz
- Low-noise: 1.5 to 2.8 dB at 1.5 to 8 GHz
- Low power operation at 18mA nominal current
- CMOS-compatible variable bias control and shutdown pin
- GaAs E-pHEMT technology
Avago will be demonstrating a variety of its latest amplifiers at the 2009 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, which will be held in Boston, MA, June 8 to 11, at the Boston Convention Center and Exhibition Center (Booth #1215).
Availability
Avago's MGA-21108 fully integrated matched LNA MMIC. For more information, visit: www.avagotechwireless.com.
About Avago Technologies
Avago Technologies is a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications. By leveraging its core competencies in III-V compound and silicon semiconductor design and processing, the company provides an extensive range of analog, mixed signal and optoelectronics components and subsystems to approximately 40,000 end customers. Backed by strong customer service support, the company's products serve four diverse end markets: industrial and automotive electronics, wired infrastructure, wireless communications, and consumer and computer peripherals. Avago has a global employee presence and heritage of technical innovation dating back 40 years to its Hewlett-Packard roots. For more information, visit: www.avagotech.com.
SOURCE: Avago Technologies